News Briefs (Jan. 4, 2016)• Law Enforcement Appreciation Day The Wives of Armor and Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) will host the second annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day celebration from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday at the Hughes Community Center in Russellville. Citizens who appreciate law enforcement and are discouraged about the negative attention being given to law enforcement are encouraged to take time to show support for the area law enforcement officers ...

News Briefs (Dec. 31, 2015)• Tri-County Tea Party The Tri-County Tea Party will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Pope County Courthouse in the Quorum Court Room. The program will cover how to effectively contact your representatives. • Poll worker training meeting The Pope County Election Commission will meet on Monday for the purpose of scheduling poll worker training for the Preferential Primary Election on March 1, 2016. • Cops community coffee The Dardanelle Chamber ...

News Briefs (Dec. 30, 2015)• New Year’s Eve Dance The VFW Post 2283 will host a New Year’s Eve Dance at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at the VFW on State Highway 7 north of Russellville. A meal of black-eyed peas and cornbread and more will be served. The Southern Knights will be the musical guests for the evening. There will be n entry fee of $25 per couple or $15 per person. For more information, call 479-968-4864. • County offices closed for holiday The Pope County Courthous...

News Briefs (Dec. 29, 2015)• First hike of the year To help residents start the new year off healthy, Lake Dardanelle State Park (LDSP) will host the First Day Hike at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Meadowbrook Trailhead at LDSP. Participants will engage in a family friendly hike through the park with a park representative. For more information, call 479-967-5516. • Law Enforcement Appreciation Day The Wives of Armor and Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) as they host th...

News Briefs (Dec. 28, 2015)• Planning Commission meets today The Russellville Planning Commission will conduct its December meeting at 5:30 p.m. inside City Hall. The Board of Adjustment will convene before the Planning Commission at 5 p.m. today in the City Council chambers. • Law Enforcement Appreciation Day The Wives of Armor and Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) as they host the second annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day celebration from 2-4 p.m. on Jan. 9...

News Briefs (Dec. 24, 2015)• Holiday closings City of Russellville offices, the Russellville Animal Shelter, Yard Waste Facility and Recycle Works will be closed today through Sunday for Christmas. All offices will reopen Monday. • LDSP holiday closings The Lake Dardanelle State Park visitor center will be closed today and Friday for the holiday. It will reopen Saturday. • No drivers’ tests There will be no driver’s written or skills tests given on Dec. 24, 25 and 28 or...

News Briefs (Dec. 23, 2015)• Civil Service Commission meeting canceled The Civil Service Commission will not meet in December. The next meeting will be on Jan. 26, 2016. • New Year’s closings City of Russellville offices will be closed on Jan. 1, for the New Year Holiday. • Donation deadlines The deadline to make year-end tax deductible donations to the Russellville Goodwill store or attended donation center is at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31. To donate, drive up, pop the trunk an...

News Briefs (Dec. 22, 2015)• Tri-County Tea Party The Tri-County Tea Party will meet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 4 at the Pope County Courthouse in the Quorum Court Room. The program will cover how to effectively contact your representatives. • Holiday closings City of Russellville offices, the Russellville Animal Shelter, Yard Waste Facility and Recycle Works will be closed from Thursday to Sunday for the Christmas Holidays. All offices will reopen on Monday. • LDSP holiday clos...

News Briefs (Dec. 21, 2015)DAV Christmas dinner The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Auxiliary (DAVA) will host their annual Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. today at the chapter, located at 206 S. Pittsburg Ave. in Russellville. There will be no regular meeting, just a time of fellowship. All DAV members are invited to attend. For those DAV members who wish to participate, there will be a dirty Santa Claus gift exchange. Gifts should be of no greater value than $20. Civi...

News Briefs (Dec. 17, 2015)Alzheimer’s support meeting The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. today at the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center, located at 701 N. 5th Street in Russellville. Any caregiver, or someone affected by Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss is invited to attend. For more information, call 501-321-2811. Red Barn open Friday The Red Barn will be open at 7 p.m. on Friday. There will be a variety of artists. All are invited. Holiday ...

News Briefs (Dec. 16, 2015)• Jamboree on Thursday The American Legion Hut will host a Jamboree at 6 p.m. on Thursday near the Depot in downtown Russellville. The band will be the Williams Brothers featuring George and Vicki Keith, Leaman Williams, Aubrey Williams, Francis Jones and Leo Edleman. • Dutch Oven class set for Saturday Lake Dardanelle State Park will host a Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the park. This will be a hands-on cla...

News Briefs (Dec. 15, 2015)• Downtown Open Late ’Til 8 The merchants of historic Russellville Downtown will stay open late until 8 p.m. on Thursday to accommodate the schedules of many of their patrons. This is an opportunity to purchase gifts or simply enjoy a night out downtown to support local businesses. A Conversation Piece, Gallery B, Joshua’s Fine Jewelry, Pottery Worx, Fat Daddy’s Bar-B-Que and Kob Jai Thai Restaurant will participate. For more information, call...

News Briefs (Dec. 13, 2015)• Book club to meet near the library The Pope County Library System Book Ends Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. today in Heritage Hall, next door to Russellville Public Library. The Book Club will discuss the book “Wave,” by Sonali Deraniyagala. For more information call 479-968-4368 or email thebookends2014@gmail.com. • RHS Christmas concert Monday The Russellville High School Bands will perform their annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. today at T...

News Briefs (Dec. 11, 2015)• Downtown Open Late ‘Til 8 event The merchants of historic Russellville Downtown will stay open late to allow the public to stroll the streets, shop, dine and unwind for the Open Late ‘Till 8 event. Russellville’s downtown merchants will stay open late until 8 p.m. on Thursday to accommodate the busy schedules of many of their patrons. This is a great opportunity to purchase wonderful and unique Christmas gifts or simply enjoy a night out dow...

#today• Hector High Variety Show The Hector Drama Club will present The Hector High Variety Show at 6 p.m. today at the Hector High School Cafeteria. Acts include musical acts, a magic act, stand-up comedy, hilarious skits and a special visit from Barney Fife. All are invited. Cost is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Children younger than school age will be admitted free. All money raised will go to purchase new stage lighting. For more informatio...

News Briefs (Dec. 10, 2015)• Photos with Santa Santa Claus will be available for photos at 5 p.m. on Dec. 17, at the Russellville Public Library, following the Christmas Storytime at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 479-968-4368. • Heart of Love 5K In an effort to help assist and support local families who have opened their hearts to adoption, the Heart of Love Foundation will host the first Holiday Heart of Love 5K at 5:30 p.m. on Sat...

News Briefs (Dec. 9, 2015)• Retired teachers meeting The Pope County Retired Teachers will meet 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at Brookdale, 240 South Inglewood Avenue in Russellville. The business session will begin at 10 a.m. All retired educators are invited. • Floating parade on the lake The Journey will host the first Floating Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. on Friday on Lake Dardanelle. The parade will proceed near the shoreline of the lake, and viewers will be largely concent...

News Briefs (Dec. 8, 2015)Two Rivers Christmas concert The Two Rivers Christmas Choir Concert will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the high school auditorium. The Two Rivers High School and Junior High Choir will celebrate the season with various Christmas song selections. Everyone is invited and admission is free. Recreation and Parks Commission meeting The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will host the monthly meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission at n...

News Briefs (Dec. 7, 2015)Community band rehearsals scheduled The West Central River Valley Community Band is currently accepting new and returning musicians for rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas concert. Rehearsals will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Arkansas Center for Music Education, 502 Tyler Road in Russellville. The performance will be at 3 p.m. on Dec. 13, at the Hughes Community Center in Russellville. Santa will be available for pictures at the performance. F...

Community photo: Two Rivers awarded Math and Science grantTwo Rivers School 5th-12th building was awarded the 2015 Educational Alliance Math & Science Grant by Exxon Mobil. Mr. David Blackmon of Exxon Mobil and Mrs. Peggy Emerson, owner of Emerson’s Country Store in Rover, presented Two Rivers Principal Barry Fisher with a $500 check to be used to encourage the next generation to pursue studies and careers in fields involving math and science. Two Rivers School is very excited about the award and wou...